Brass

It’s not just the statement pieces. Brass has found popularity to the point of becoming the essential metal in every part of the home. “I love using brass for mirror frames, table and chair legs, and hanging fixtures,” says interior designer Anne Hepfer. Her vision for this home office offers compelling evidence. She explains the […]

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Brass

Anne Hepfer home office

Photo: Virginia Macdonald Photography

Anne Hepfer home office

It’s not just the statement pieces. Brass has found popularity to the point of becoming the essential metal in every part of the home. “I love using brass for mirror frames, table and chair legs, and hanging fixtures,” says interior designer Anne Hepfer. Her vision for this home office offers compelling evidence. She explains the appeal: “Brass is one of those materials that has always been widely used by designers but is just now becoming popular and trendy. It is less intense than gold yet still glamorous and sophisticated. Unlike other metals, brass has an elevated feel without being too overpowering.”